RESOLUTION.EASEMENT.DELEGATION6-5-15.PDF

RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors as the governing body of Maricopa County, in order to
conserve and promote the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare, has the
authority pursuant to Title 11, Chapter 6, Article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes (as amended)
to plan and provide for future growth and to coordinate public improvements regarding
matters of planning, zoning and subdivision platting, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has the authority to accept or reject offers of dedication of
private property by easement, deed, subdivision plat or other lawful means,
WHEREAS, from time to time, the Board of Supervisors accepts the temporary dedication of
easements related to subdivision plats and/or subdivision permits as a condition of subdivision
approval that may be necessary for a period of time to protect public safety, but then can
become obsolete by the subsequent construction of permanent subdivision improvements,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Director is authorized to administer the efficient and
timely provision of planning and development services for unincorporated areas of Maricopa
County,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors by this resolution hereby
delegates authority to the Planning and Development Director to execute and record the
extinguishment and/or termination of temporary easements related to subdivision plats and/or
subdivision permits on behalf of a Grantee without need for further authorization from the
Board of Supervisors upon determination that the temporary easement is no longer necessary
for public health, safety or welfare.
Such extinguishments and terminations shall be duly recorded with the Maricopa County
Recorder’s Office.